Full Height Shutters

Full Height Plantation Shutters by Signature Shade Telephone: 0845 058 9425

What are Full Height Shutters?

Plantation Shutters, or simply window shutters, come in a variety of different styles, materials and finishes. The breadth of options available can making selecting the right shutter difficult, but in attempting to make your decision more straightforward, we will review the styles of shutters that are available to you. There are 6 main design styles of interior window shutter with the main one being a full height shutter.

Full Height Shutter Layout

A full height shutter is a shutter that covers the full height of the window in once piece. In the majority of cases, there would be a number of full height shutter panels all hinged together to span the width of the window. The most popular configuration for full height shutters is two panels hinged together and bi-folding to the left and two further panels hinged together and bi-folding to the right – this is a 4 shutter panel configuration (Left, Left, Right, Right).

Whether it’s 2, 4 or 6 full height shutter panels, it is usual to have half of the panels opening and folding to the left and the other half opening and folding to the right. In doing so, they can be ‘drawn back’ like curtains exposing the entire window and allowing maximum light into the room.

If full height is your design preference, you should consider whether there is space on either side of the window to accommodate the panels when folded back. Window shutters are typically fitted up against the window frame allowing the shutter panels to fold against the window reveal when opened. The depth of the window reveal and the width of the shutter panel will determine if the shutters protrude into the room space when folded back.

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Full height shutters remain the most popular shutter style; they are easy to use, have clean, contemporary lines with an uncluttered look and allow light to flood into your room when fully opened. They look fabulous on both short and tall windows and can be used with great effect at patio and french doors. For information on patio door shutters or french door shutters click the links.

Full Height Shutters with Divider or Mid-Rail

Dividers or mid-rails are very commonly used on full height shutter panels. Their purpose is two-fold: they are used to match the horizontal mullions found in windows ensuring from an architectural perspective, there is symmetry between the windows and the shutters, they also provide added strength to the shutter panels acting as a brace and prevent tall panels from twisting or warping.

Full height shutters for windows or openings over 1800mm tall must have a divider rail fitted into the panel. At Signature Shade we give you a full 3 years peace of mind warranty on all our full height shutters.

Other shutter styles available:

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Plantation Shutters

Window shutters or to use the correct term Plantation Shutters are unique in their ability to offer shade, light and privacy at the same time hence the popularity of shutters. Shutters come in many styles, colours and materials with varying added features like hidden control rods and motorised shutters so there is something to suit every window.

So what styles of shutters are there?

Plantation Shutters
Solid shutters
Tier on Tier Shutters
Cafe Style Shutters
Full Height Shutters
Bi-Fold Shutters
Track Mounted Shutters
Arched Shutters
Shaped Shutters
Door Shutters
Wooden Shutters
Window Shutters

The above list is of the main styles of window shutters but there are even more so if what you are looking for is not in the list above fear not I'm sure we will have the right shutter solution for you. In our shutter section we go through all the different materials like Basswood, Larch, Poplar, Cedar and Coral wood as well as composite shutters like MDF Shutters and Polycarbonate for wet rooms, bathrooms and kitchens where high moisture or water could be a problem for traditional shutters.

Shutter Colours

Plantation shutters come in a wide variety of colours, stains and finishes and we have a whole section dedicated just to the Shutter colours. Needless to say Signature Shade has the widest range of shutter colours available in the UK and again if you don't see what you like we can colour the shutters to your exact shade.

What Are Plantation Shutters Made From?

More often than not they will be made from wood. Wooden Shutters are the most versatile; they can be made into any shape like a circle, triangle, hexagon, octagon etc. By far the most popular shaped shutter is the arched shutter. Wood Shutters can also be stained or painted, theres is so much more choice on offer with wooden interior shutters.

Can Plantation Shutters be Used Outside?

The simple answer is no, they are interior shutters for indoors. We do have exterior shutters specifically designed for outdoor use but they do not have the moveable louvres and control rod. Our exterior shutters are made from Western Red Cedar or Siberian Larch and are custom made to measure not off the shelf cheap shutters.

Do you offer Traditional Victorian Window Shutters?

We offer Solid Panel Shutters in the Victorian style. They are not exactly the same but the modern equivalent with a choice of moulded our raised panels. Made from Premium Basswood with longer life mortise and tenon joints our Solid Panel Victorian Window Shutters will last just as long as the original Victorian Shutters.

How do I order Window Shutters?

Ordering shutters is very easy, the first step is to telephone us on 0845 058 9425 and arrange a free on obligation home survey. During the home survey we will demonstrate all the different materials and discuss the features and benefits of each. We will then measure your windows and give you a price for supplying and installing the shutters you have chosen. It couldn't be easier.

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